Kerala's Disaster Management Chief Highlights Land Use and Construction Issues
Kerala's Disaster Management Chief Highlights Land Use and Construction Issues
IN · Published Aug 9, 2026
In an interview with The New Indian Express, Sekhar Kuriakose, Secretary of the Kerala State Disaster Management Authority, emphasized that improper land use and construction practices are more critical issues than hazard alerts in managing disasters in Kerala.
He highlighted the state's vulnerability to extreme weather events, citing recent heavy rainfall in the Pampa and Meenachil basins that caused severe flooding.

Impact & Risks

Kerala's frequent extreme weather events, such as heavy rainfall and cloudbursts, pose significant risks to lives, property, and infrastructure. The lack of adherence to proper land use and construction guidelines exacerbates the impact of these natural disasters. Without stringent enforcement of disaster management plans and building regulations, the state could face recurring and worsening calamities, leading to economic losses and displacement of communities.

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